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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.57, 260.15 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.57, 260.15 and 114.86 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.57 : 260.15 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.57/260.15 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.57x = 260.15 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.57x = 29,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,880.91/188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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